PNRI researcher gets best student poster award in Poland environmental radioactivity conference
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PNRI researcher gets best student poster award in Poland environmental radioactivity conference
Fern Rose A. Peregrino, project technical assistant of the DOST-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute’s Nuclear Materials Research Section, recently won the Best Student Poster Award at the 8th International Conference on Environmental Radioactivity (ENVIRA 2025) held September 14-19, 2025 in Kraków, Poland.
Peregrino’s study “Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling and Radiological Environmental Impact Assessment for the Potential Reopening of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, Philippines” was recognized for its scientific rigor, clarity, and national relevance.
An MS in Environmental Engineering student at the University of the Philippines Diliman, Peregrino was the only master’s student to earn the award, as other competitors were PhD students from top universities in Europe and East Asia.
The biennial ENVIRA is one of the premier international gatherings in the field of environmental radioactivity.
Nuclear tech featured down south at Zampen RSTW X HANDA Mindanao Leg
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DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. visits the DOST-PNRI booth at the RSTW Region IX and HANDA Mindanao Leg in Zamboanga City
Nuclear tech featured down south at Zampen RSTW X HANDA Mindanao Leg
Capitalizing on the importance of science despite the onslaught of natural hazards, scientists from the DOST - Philippine Nuclear Research Institute showcased vital nuclear technologies and life-saving initiatives in this year's Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) celebration in Zamboanga Peninsula, back-to-back with the HANDA Pilipinas Mindanao Leg held from September 23 to 25 in Zamboanga City.
Among the technologies featured in the RSTW booth are PNRI's nuclear medicine facility which will focus in the early diagnosis and treatment of diseases, as well as the Institute's radiation technologies for processing food and medical products.
Meanwhile, HANDA features the country's current developments towards a national radiological emergency preparedness and response and the use of isotope hydrology studies in assessing groundwater and soil contamination after flooding during typhoons or storm surges.
PNRI and one of its technology adopters also presented to interested stakeholders the Institute's award-winning carrageenan plant growth promoter which can increase the yield of various food crops.
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Call for papers for the 4th Philippine Nuclear Research and Development Conference
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Call for papers for the 4th Philippine Nuclear Research and Development Conference
The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PNRI) announces the 4th Philippine Nuclear Research and Development Conference (PNRDC 2025) to be held on December 10-11, 2025 at the PNRI Auditorium, Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman Quezon City.
This year’s conference coincides with the 53rd Atomic Energy Week (AEW) celebration, making it a significant event for the nuclear science community.
PNRDC 2025 will bring together leading experts and researchers in the country to share the latest advancements in nuclear research, development, and innovation. The conference aims to foster dialogue on nuclear science, technology, and policy, creating a platform for engagement among researchers, policymakers, and the public.
PNRDC 2025 will partner with a Scopus-indexed journal to publish a special issue on Nuclear Science and Technology. This special issue will feature full-paper versions of selected presentations from the conference, subject to the journal’s peer-review process.
Researchers, academics, and professionals are invited to submit abstracts for possible oral or poster presentations at the conference. The PNRDC offers a valuable opportunity to showcase research to a national audience and contribute to the dialogue on the future of nuclear science and technology.
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Philippines passes RA 12305, the Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act (PhilAtom Law)
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Philippines passes RA 12305, the Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act (PhilAtom Law)
A historic milestone led by Cong. Mark Cojuangco’s decades-long advocacy
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has taken a bold step toward a cleaner, more affordable, and more reliable energy future with the enactment of Republic Act 12305, also known as the Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act or the PhilAtom Law.
This landmark law lays the foundation for the safe and responsible use of nuclear energy in the country. Beyond generating electricity, nuclear energy can power industries, support advanced medical treatments, boost agricultural productivity, and fuel scientific innovation. At the same time, the law makes it clear: nuclear power in the Philippines will be used exclusively for peaceful purposes, strictly prohibiting the development of nuclear explosives or radiological weapons.
At the center of this new framework is the creation of the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory and Safety Authority (PhilATOM). PhilATOM will serve as the independent regulator of all nuclear and radiation activities in the country, ensuring compliance with the highest international standards set by the International Atomic Energy Agency. It will also act as the Philippines’ official point of contact for nuclear and radiological emergencies, strengthening ties with global partners and boosting the country’s standing as a credible, responsible nuclear nation.
The passage of this law is the fruit of more than two decades of advocacy by Pangasinan 2nd District Congressman Mark O. Cojuangco, who has long championed the inclusion of nuclear energy in the country’s energy mix.
Cong. Cojuangco expressed his vision for the law, saying: “Ito ay isang hakbang patungo sa mura, malinis at maaasahang kuryente. Ito ay magdudulot ng annual national savings worth billions of dollars dahil kung magkakaroon tayo ng nuclear energy, mababawasan ang pag-angkat ng coal at liquified natural gas mula sa ibang bansa. Bukod dito, tayo ay patungo sa ganap na fossil fuel independence, sa pagkakaroon ng marami at magagandang trabaho, at nawa’y matuldukan natin ang kahirapan sa bansa dahil naniniwala ako na nuclear energy ang sagot sa taon-taon nating pagkakaroon ng energy crisis. Kaya ngayon na po sana DOE!”
The law’s passage is also timely, with public sentiment strongly in favor of nuclear energy. On September 13, 2024, the Social Weather Stations submitted to the Department of Energy (DOE) its commissioned Public Perception Survey on Nuclear Energy in the Philippines, conducted from May 6–24, 2024. The results showed a national net approval rating of 66 percent, up from 62 percent in 2019, when discussions on commissioning the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (also called the Philippine Nuclear Power Plant or PNPP-1) were active. The survey covered nationwide acceptance, including Bataan province, home of the PNPP-1.
With RA 12305 now in effect, the Philippines has laid the groundwork for a new era of energy security, independence, and opportunity. At its heart is Cong. Mark Cojuangco’s vision of nuclear power as a lasting solution to the country’s recurring energy crises, a vision that has now become law. (From the Office of Rep. Mark Cojuangco)
